grasshopper725 problem

Went to cut lawn and I heard a squeal from the mower, the belt got super hot and started to smoke, also it only wanted to turn to the left. Shut it down and started again, mowed for a few minutes and the same problem started again. Where do I go from here?

When you say (the belt got hot and you notice smoke) you mean the hydro drive belt I'm assuming. Under the seat check the tension idler for the hydro pumps it is spring loaded if I remember on the grasshopper, it could have failed and frozen solid.

If you find the idler pulley to be OK run the unit until this happens then shut it down, Then pop the belt off the affected side and try to spin the hydro pump pulley (you may want to wear gloves) If it is really hard to turn I would believe you have a internal pump problem. How long has it been sense the hydro. filters were changed ? A clogged filter could interrupt fluid flow and cause a back pressure in the pump.

piston slapper;4647585 said:

You never learn anything until you admit you don't know it all...

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MannsLawnService;5126387 said:

some times the man in my mirror isn't so smart...

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